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Global technology provider Arrow Electronics announced a new distribution agreement with digital infrastructure company Equinix. This strategic collaboration will enable Arrow channel partners to resell Equinix services as part of integrated solutions aimed at network optimization, hybrid multi-cloud enablement, and enhanced application workload performance. They can now position and invoice Equinix services on a monthly recurring basis. Digital infrastructure solutions The Equinix Pla...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity and physical access control solutions, announces the 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report, identifying five key trends that are shaping the future of access control. Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID, the report surveyed over 1,200 security professionals across the globe to paint a picture of an industry that has been going through considerable transformation. Conducted between November 2023 and January 2024, the survey reveals...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that its European operations have been independently verified as carbon neutral for all measured emissions during the previous fiscal year. Certification organization NQA was responsible for the verification against the internationally recognized standard for carbon neutrality, PAS 2060. Annual ESG report Blackline Safety – headquartered in Canada with offices in the UK, France, U.S., and UAE –...

Dahua Technology, a world pioneer in video surveillance, has released its 2023 ESG report, showcasing its leadership and commitment to building a green, environment-friendly, and safe intelligent world. Last year, the company, a global video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, made substantial strides by focusing on maximizing economic, climate-conscious, and social values. At the forefront of corporate social responsibility, Dahua actively engaged in a fundraising event for UK charity...

DNAKE, a pioneering provider of smart intercom solutions and smart intercom manufacturer, is thrilled to share that its 10.1’’ Smart Control Panel H618 has been honored with this year’s iF DESIGN AWARD, a globally recognized marker of excellence in design. Awarded in the category “Building Technology”, DNAKE won over the 132-member jury, made up of independent experts from all over the world, with its innovative design and exceptional functionality. The compet...

Comcast Smart Solutions, a division of Comcast that specializes in smart technologies for businesses and communities, announced expanded strategic relationships with Eagle Eye Networks, a global pioneer in cloud video surveillance with AI and analytics, and C2RO, a pioneer in Privacy-Aware AI-powered video analytics software, to provide customers with a new, broader set of AI video analytics solutions. This collaboration expands Comcast Smart Solutions’ existing Video Analytics expertise...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced it has secured more than $53M in Series B funding. The oversubscribed round was led by Sorenson Capital, with participation from Intel Capital, BroadLight Capital, and existing investors. ZeroEyes is on a mission to stop gun-related violence in the United States. The company offers an affordable end-to-end secu...

On June 26, budding technologists aged 8 to 19 showcased their technical acumen and problem-solving prowess at the Austrian finals of the World Robot Olympiad. The competition was held for the second year in a row at B&R Headquarters in Eggelsberg, Upper Austria. Under the theme "Earth Allies," contestants illustrated how robots could serve as "allies of the earth," working in harmony with our planet. The triumphant teams, "MMG" from HTL Braunau and "Plasma Bots" from Riedau Middle School,...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the pioneer secure identity solutions provider, in partnership with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has launched the next-generation of mobile ID. New York residents can now assert their identity securely and easily from their mobile phone by downloading the free app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play. State residents can use the app immediately to verify their identities directly from their mobile phones at TSA checkpoints at J...

Intellicene, the pioneer in intelligent security management platforms, announced the appointment of Greg Colaluca as General Manager. With more than 20 years of global leadership experience, Colaluca will guide the company into its next growth phase, emphasizing the delivery of intelligent security solutions for mission-critical environments. Colaluca brings a wealth of experience in customer success, growth, profitability, and operational excellence. He leverages vision, analytics, and continu...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces its systems and services are deployed and maintained to the highest available level of cybersecurity protections and protocols. As major news stories continue to proliferate about hacks, breaches, and vulnerabilities — including the high-profile cyberattacks this past week that crippled CDK Global, which provides management software for...

Global video technology company Milestone Systems is pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2024, they will merge with the cloud-based video surveillance solutions provider, Arcules. The merger brings together Milestone and Arcules’ best-in-class capabilities within video management software (VMS), video analytics, and video surveillance as a service (VSaaS), providing a complete video technology offering. A vision for the future The VSaaS market is predicted to experience exponenti...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity and physical access control solutions, announces the 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report, identifying five key trends that are shaping the future of access control. Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID, the report surveyed over 1,200 security professionals across the globe to paint a picture of an industry that has been going through considerable transformation. Conducted between November 2023 and January 2024, the survey reveals...

In the digital age, businesses are constantly looking for new methods to boost communication efficiency and productivity. As technology advances, IP telephony systems have gained popularity for their flexibility, advanced features, and cost-effectiveness. However, before deciding to invest in an IP telephony system, it's essential to understand the latest trends, the factors influencing IP telephony, and the available solutions. Let's explore these aspects to help them make a well-informed dec...

Global cybersecurity pioneer AlgoSec has released its annual ‘The State of Network Security Report’ providing a broad view of network security in hybrid cloud environments, identifying the most popular strategies adopted by security professionals. The report sheds light on key market trends and highlights the solutions and technologies that are in demand and why, helping organizations to navigate the complexities of modern network security.       Based...

Traffic monitoring systems are the silent sentinels of the roads, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the transportation networks. However, environmental challenges such as fog, heavy rain, dust storms, and even glare from the sun can hinder their effectiveness. Although standalone radar technology can operate in these environmental challenges, it lacks the ability to provide the detailed visual context which is so important for comprehensive traffic management. In this blog, they explore a...

Blackline Safety Corp, a pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that it has secured a $3.9 million contract renewal with one of the largest utility companies in the U.S. Headquartered in the Midwest and serving more than four million customers, the company became a Blackline customer in late 2021. The renewal adds two more years of monitoring by Blackline’s Safety Operations Center (SOC), as well as push-to-talk services for the utility company’s 2,200 G7 devices. The...

The client is a renowned German global discount supermarket chain and ranks as the sixth largest grocery retailer in the UK, holding a 7.7 percent market share as of August 2023. Headquartered in Wimbledon, London, the company operates over 12,000 stores across every EU member state, as well as in Serbia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. With a large number of locations and diverse door access requirements, the client was facing challenges in managing visitor access acros...

By combining innovative radar, camera, and software technologies, Navtech and Dallmeier Electronic now offer an integrated solution for optimized airside security at airports. By integrating the two systems, airport operators can achieve a very high level of objective security against a wide range of threat scenarios at a low total cost of ownership. Airside violations are a major security problem in air traffic. The scenario of possible threats ranges from disruptions of flight operations by a...

Allied Universal®, the security and facility services provider, announces that Carmen Randall, Vice President of Training and Development for North America, has earned the 2024 OnCon Icon ‘Top 100 Learning & Development Professional’ award. The OnCon Icon Awards are voted on by peers and presented to individuals based on accomplishments at their companies and within the talent acquisition community. Voters chose recipients who demonstrate a successful mix of achievements and...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce that National Monitoring Center has renewed the prestigious ‘TMA Five Diamond Monitoring Center’ designation. This designation is granted annually to monitoring centers that satisfy all of the requirements of the ‘five points of excellence’. Commitment to ongoing job-related education and testing by having 100% of its monitoring center operators certified using the TMA online training series on industry best pra...

The Monitoring Association (TMA), the non-profit trade association representing the professional monitoring industry, announced it has signed a multi-year managed services agreement with Mission Critical Partners (MCP) to power the growth of TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) Service. This award was made after a competitive procurement process. ASAP is the pioneer, standards-based service for the digital dispatch of alarm events to 911 centers. Since its introduction in 2011, AS...

Centrios, a new brand created within ASSA ABLOY to serve the small business market, announces their first shipment of hardware products to SECLOCK. Centrios is a cloud-based access control solution developed to radically simplify the needs of small and growing businesses. By connecting the Centrios mobile app with Centrios smart readers and locks, owners and managers can quickly and easily manage access for all employees and visitors in one place. Small and growing businesses The first shipme...

Apricorn, the globally renowned manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB data storage devices, has been granted ISO 9001:2015 certification from IAPMO SCB, effective immediately. ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognized business standard focused on quality management systems. "Apricorn makes encryption storage devices that are recognized as the best in the industry and are used across regulated industries such as government, healthcare, financial services, and more. I...

Corelight, a pioneer in open network detection and response (NDR), published a new research paper highlighting the strong divide among European IT pioneers over the suitability of generative AI (GenAI) for use by their cybersecurity teams. The latest study has found that, although 46% of respondents state that they are proactively looking at how to incorporate the technology in their cybersecurity approaches, 44% also believe that the sensitive nature of the data involved – along wit...

Masaya Kida, Managing Director of OPTEX Security, reflects on the 45th anniversary of OPTEX and what it means, discusses the driving factors behind the business’ success and looks ahead at what’s next for OPTEX and the wider security industry. OPTEX’s 45th anniversary When OPTEX was founded in Japan in 1987 by Electronics Engineer - Toru Kobayashi and three colleagues, their vision was to build a global sensing technology business with precision and intelligence at its heart....

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a new partnership with Access Technology & Integration (AT&I) Systems, an end-to-end systems integrator, to protect U.S. schools and other organizations against gun-related threats. AT&I leverages cloud and AI technology to provide security solutions that grow with an organization, including access control, gate entr...

Thales announced the release of the 2024 Thales Cloud Security Study, its annual assessment of the latest cloud security threats, trends and emerging risks based on a survey of nearly 3000 IT and security professionals across 18 countries in 37 industries. As the use of the cloud continues to be strategically vital to many organizations, cloud resources have become the biggest targets for cyber-attacks, with SaaS applications (31%), Cloud Storage (30%) and Cloud Management Infrastructure (...

The ALSO UK Cloud Summit 2024 hosted a panel of security industry experts this month to explore the latest trends, developments, and challenges in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity for cloud resellers and British SMEs. The expert panel looked at the importance of generative AI (GenAI) in the modern cloud landscape, revealing that 87% of organizations believe AI offers a competitive edge. 2024 has been a big year for generative AI (GenAI), specifically with the launch of Microsoft C...

ELATEC Inc., a world pioneer in the development and manufacture of innovative RFID and mobile credential readers, announced that Chris Randall has joined ELATEC as senior business development outreach manager based in Scottsdale, Ariz. Chris brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in strategic planning, brand management, and lead generation within the security and technology sectors. In his new role, Randall will spearhead the company's go-to-market strategy, focusing on develop...